I recently saw The Cure live for the first time; and I’m in a rush to get those feelings, thoughts and memories onto proverbial paper before they escape. I’ve been a casual fan of the band. I enjoy many of their singles, and I greatly enjoy this album. In fact, I think it’s one of… Continue reading The Cure – Disintegration
Genre: Pop
A-Ha – Hunting High And Low
It’s 1995. My U-16 soccer team, the Lafreniere Hurricanes, had just lost our second consecutive tournament final. Spirits were low and changes needed to be made. The team was solid, but we needed something to get us over the hump. And I found it. I don’t remember exactly why but I took out my Yellow… Continue reading A-Ha – Hunting High And Low
R.E.M. – Out of Time
The most polarizing song of the 90’s? No doubt one of the biggest hits. But what if I told you that the song has been completely misinterpreted by the masses since its release. “Shiny Happy People” is really about depression? Whoops. Not that one. I’m talking about “Losing My Religion.” R.E.M.’s 5 minute magnum opus… Continue reading R.E.M. – Out of Time
The Smiths – Hatful of Hollow
There are songs that feel specifically written for you. The fact that we all think and emote in a unique way means we all live a separate psychological and emotional reality. Most of us tend to live in 2 worlds. One in which we are prisoner and slave to our relationship with our own incessant… Continue reading The Smiths – Hatful of Hollow
Phoenix – Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix
2009. What a year! New Orleans had risen like a Phoenix from the Katrina ashes. The rebirth was vibrant. The city was at the height of what makes it so deceiving and infectious. The Saints were marching their way to their first ever Super Bowl. I was lucky enough to attend every home game. The… Continue reading Phoenix – Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix
INXS – Listen Like Thieves
Women want him, and men want to be him. But enough about me, let’s talk about Michael Hutchence and IN EXCESS. In 1985, MTV was arguably at its zenith (they actually played music videos) when INXS released their 5th studio album. The combination of a magnetic lead singer and the influence of MTV could catapult… Continue reading INXS – Listen Like Thieves
Roy Orbison – The Very Best of Roy Orbison
My dad, your granddad, tirelessly listened to just three artists as we were growing up: Buddy Holly, Leonard Cohen, and Roy Orbison. If you’re going to restrict yourself to just these balladers, not the worst selection. While I greatly enjoy Holly and Cohen, Roy Orbison was able to make a mark on me that has… Continue reading Roy Orbison – The Very Best of Roy Orbison
David Bowie – Let’s Dance
Bowie does Disco. David does Dance. The Thin White Duke transforms once again. Stevie Ray Vaughn on guitar. Nile Rodgers (Chic, Random Access Memories) producing. It always felt too slick. Too much of a cash grab. I was never a huge fan of this album…until I heard it in the right context. I have an… Continue reading David Bowie – Let’s Dance
The Feelies – Crazy Rhythms
This morning on the way to drop you off at school, we were listening to the new Panda Bear album Reset. I made a comment along the lines of “oooohhh I like these melodies. Very Beach Boys and Feelies.” You didn’t really care about the Beach Boys or The Feelies, but you did ask, “What’s… Continue reading The Feelies – Crazy Rhythms
Talking Heads – Little Creatures
This morning you took a ride with Honey to drop off Aunt Av for her first day of high school. You are about to start first grade tomorrow. I told you a story about how I once dropped Av off at school when she was in first grade…and in a flash she’s starting high school. … Continue reading Talking Heads – Little Creatures